Top dermatologists unite to tame acne treatment chaos
NCT ID NCT07296523
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study brings together 15 expert dermatologists to agree on the best ways to use isotretinoin, a powerful acne medication. The goal is to create clear, practical guidelines on when to prescribe it, how to dose it, and how to monitor side effects. The study does not test a new treatment but aims to reduce confusion and improve care for people with severe acne.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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About 15 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Jan 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Sep 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Target population: A purposive sample of experienced clinical dermatologists who actively manage acne and regularly prescribe oral isotretinoin. The panel will include clinicians with diverse practice settings and geographic representation relevant to the study scope. Panel size and rationale: Target enrolment: 20-35 experts. Rationale: this size balances breadth of opinion and feasibility for iterative Delphi rounds; it is large enough to capture diverse viewpoints yet small enough to allow meaningful, anonymized feedback and analysis. Minimum required for analysis: 15 panelists
- Ages
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Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Board-certified or equivalent dermatologist, Minimum of 5 years of post-certification clinical experience in the management of acne vulgaris, Regular prescribing experience with oral isotretinoin in routine clinical practice, Willingness to participate in all Delphi rounds. Exclusion Criteria: * Inability or unwillingness to complete Delphi rounds.• Lack of clinical experience with isotretinoin.• Industry representatives without direct clinical practice
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Conditions
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How to take part
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The places running it
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Venus Research Center
Cairo, Egypt
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